The U.S. and China in Space: Power, Politics, and Policy

China plans to have a permanent space station by the end of 2022 and published a white paper outlining an ambitious five-year plan on spaceflight and exploration in January. In 2019, the U.S. established the United States Space Force, viewing space as a national security imperative. Does space present an opportunity for collaboration or a new area of competition? Join us for this timely event as our guest speaker Professor Scott Pace discusses the state of space programs in the U.S. and China, reflecting on historical events and current activities.